23/09/2026
A huge thank you to Bryan as he retires from driving Caron.
After more than a decade behind the wheel of ‘Caron’, our mobile cancer care unit serving communities across Kent, Bryan Baird is retiring.
Since ‘Caron’ first arrived in East Kent in 2013, Bryan has been a constant presence for patients, his NHS colleagues at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust and the Hope for Tomorrow team.
While his role was to safely transport the mobile unit to and from its community locations each day, anyone who knows Bryan will tell you he brought so much more than that. From helping patients on and off the mobile unit, making countless cups of tea and coffee, offering a listening ear, and bringing a reassuring smile, we know that Bryan has cared for people in a way that cannot be measured. Many, many patients will have met him over the years and experienced his kindness.
Bryan has also been an incredible champion for Hope for Tomorrow beyond his day-to-day role. Whether attending events, helping to organise fundraisers, raising funds himself, speaking about our work in the community or simply being a passionate advocate for the charity, he has always gone above and beyond. Over the years, he has helped raise significant support for our work and has been a familiar face at a number of charity events and activities.
From seeing ‘Caron’ first launched in East Kent to being there when a rebuilt, refreshed version was delivered, Bryan has been there for it all.
Thank you, Bryan, for your dedication, compassion and unwavering support. We know you will be greatly missed by your NHS colleagues, the Hope for Tomorrow team and, most importantly, the patients whose lives you have touched over the years.
We wish you a long, happy and well-deserved retirement. Thank you for everything.
